DATES:
Fall: September - January
Spring: January - June
Program Fee
Paid to Mason:
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$125 Application Fee
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$350 Administrative Fee ($550 for year long)
-- George Mason Tuition
Paid to Linnaeus University:
-- Housing (~$3000)
Not Included in Cost:
-- International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$140)
-- Personal Expenses
Financial aid should apply, but you are recommended to discuss aid with your financial aid counselor when planning your study abroad.
NOTE:
If a student applies and is accepted into a direct exchange program and then drops out of the program,the $350 administrative fee is non-refundable. In addition, program fees are subject to change.
ELIGIBILITY:
This program is open to Mason students ONLY. Students must have completed at least 45 credits at the time of departure and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students should not study abroad the last semester of senior year if they plan to graduate on time.
CREDITS:
Students may enroll in a variety of courses and may transfer between 12-16 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade received is equivalent to a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.
Students may enroll in a variety of courses including:
-- Archaeology
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Business
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Communications
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Computer Science
-- Cultural Studies
-- Education
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Engineering
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Humanities
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Mathematics
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Management
-- Natural Sciences
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Pedagogy
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Political Science
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Sociology
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Swedish
*The courses are generally upper-level and require junior status for admission. All courses are conducted in English. Examinations are held after each course and at the end of the term the student receives a cumulative grade for the program in addition to the individual grades for each course.
HOUSING:
All exchange students are guaranteed accommodation on the condition that the accommodation section of the online exchange application is completed prior to the relevant deadline.
Rooms and apartments are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that those students who submit their complete applications early will be placed first.
On request from both Swedish and international students, we strive to mix students as much as possible. This means nationality, gender and age are taken into consideration when distributing rooms.
Contact
Email Daria Stepanova or call (703) 993-2154
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester: October 1
DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES
How to find courses
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Linnaeus University is known for its international profile with over 300 international students studying at Linnaeus from around the world.
Over 7,000 students attend Linnaeus University in Växjö making it a major regional university in the southeastern part of Sweden. The campus is located in two different parts of Växjö. The school of education is housed in buildings near the center of town. All other activities are located on the modern campus of the Teleborg area. Students on direct exchange are administered by the Study Abroad Office while at the University.

Teleborg Castle in Växjö
Växjö is the capital of the Kronoberg region in southeastern Sweden. It is 200 km northeast of Copenhagen and 400 km southeast of Stockholm and is easily accessible by train and plane from both cities. The area is known for its forests, lakes, and unspoiled nature, making it an attractive area for nature lovers. Around Växjö, there are plenty of fascinating places to visit such as beautiful medieval churches and historical castle ruins.

Mason student Danielle goofing around with friends in the Erasmus Student Network
Kalmar is a quaint town located on the Baltic Sea. Kalmar offers the opportunities of a big city, while retaining the convenience and charm of a small town. You’ll find sandy beaches, parks, woods, meadows, cobble stoned streets, shops, museum cafes and galleries, all within a walking distance from campus.

Students walking on a cobblestone street in Kalmar
International students at Linnaeus have the opportunity to join the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), which is one of the biggest student associations in Europe. ESN is involved with over 390 higher education institutions across 36 countries. The focus of ESN is for international exchange students. They assist with the transition to a new culture and also provide many opportunities for exchange students to participate in cultural and social activities, such as trips within the country you're studying, film nights, language projects, international food festivals and much more. ESN also provides a mentor system at many of their European universities. Joining the ESN is a great way for exchange students to enhance their exchange and broaden their cultural experience.
VISA INFORMATION:
Once accepted into a program, it will be your responsibility to apply for a student visa and/or residence permit (if required, based on your citizenship). You will receive details on this with your acceptance letter. Do not apply for a visa until after you have been officially accepted. Visit the Embassy of Sweden's website for further information.
MORE HELPFUL LINKS:
Växjö Tourism Information
Kalmar Tourism Information
Erasmus Student Network - Linnaeus
U.S. Department of State Travel Information
Linnaeus' Facebook Page
Follow Linnaeus on Twitter @linneuni
HOW TO APPLY:
Consult the How to Apply section first and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for a direct exchange program. Next, attend a Direct Exchange program information session. Do this prior to starting an application to ensure that you understand how to choose the right program and what is expected of you during the application process.
Check the course offerings at the school you are interested in applying to and check to ensure that they match your course requirements. See “Choosing Courses Abroad” section below.
Once you’ve selected an appropriate program that offers courses that match your major, complete the online application and pay the $125 application fee. Please note that all supplemental documents are also required by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application forms and instructions specific to your program.
CHOOSING COURSES ABROAD:
There is no list of pre-approved classes for you to take on a direct exchange program. It is your responsibility to select courses and get them approved for transfer credit. Please refer to the “Departments and Courses” link on the left-hand side of this page for a list of course options on this program. You must then complete a Petition for Transfer of Credits Form to ensure that your courses will transfer back to Mason. Download a petition form here.
Download petition form instructions for Linnaeus here.
You can fill out the petition form prior to acceptance into a specific study abroad program and in fact, you should begin this process when you first consider applying. Identify courses at the host institution that are similar to those at Mason that you need to take. This will increase your chances of receiving transfer credit approval from the Departmental Advisors who must sign your petition form. Follow complete instructions from the link above and contact your program officer if you have questions.
**Note: Make sure you find plenty of primary AND alternate course options before deciding on a specific program. Schedules are subject to change and registration in your preferred classes is not guaranteed, so you should have sufficient alternate course options. Also, please keep in mind that you must enroll in the equivalency of at least 12 U.S. credits per semester.
*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.


